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Daniel Day-Lewis as President Abraham Lincoln and Sally Field as Mary Todd Lincoln in a scene from "Lincoln," which is not a popcorn or date action movie. It is a dialogue- and performance-driven film.

9 reasons why a vote for 'Lincoln' makes sense

After I saw Steven Spielberg's absorbing "Lincoln," I mentally gave it the best picture Oscar. Nothing has happened since to change my mind. But the awards love for "Argo" has given me pause. »Read Full Article

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hmmm, duane I think you are counting your chickens before they hatch. I suppose that is the fun of it though! But, I want to say you are waaayy over confident on Lincoln. Inside word is that Spielberg & Co have not done even one bit of campaigning. The exact opposite is true of Argo & Les Miz. Look for Argo to buck the trend & no film to runaway w/too many awards this year. Hugh Jackman will upset Day-Lews. You are right on that Riva will get Best Actress though.Best Picture: ArgoBest Actor: Hugh JackmanBest Actress: Emmanuelle RivaBest Director: Michael HanekeBest Supporting Actor: Christoph WaltzBest Supporting Actress: Anne HathawayOriginal Screenplay: Django UnchainedAdapted Screenplay: Argo

Lewis will probably win because the Oscars are an exercise in political correctness and Lincoln is that movie this year. But from a strict acting viewpoint, it was Joaquin Phoenix in "The Master" who is hands down the winner with his mesmerizing transformation into the super-freaky Frank Quell. It wasn't even close.

Lincoln went a little long for me-movie should have ended when he was walking down the hall on his way to the theater. Adding the assassination at the end seemed like an afterthought. Spielberg has had trouble with movie endings before (think AI). I preferred Silver Linings Playbook and Argo to Lincoln.